Any charges filed against the driver involved in a crash earlier this month that injured a Topeka Police Department motorcycle officer are at least two months out, pending the results of an impairment test.

Topeka Police officer Kevin Schulz on Aug. 2 was injured in a head-on collision in the 2300 block of S.W. Wanamaker. Schulz collided with a Chevrolet Malibu when driver Amanda Ramos, 28, attempted to turn in front of his motorcycle to go east on S.W. 23rd Terrace.

Schulz, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike after striking the car head-on. He was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Ramos refused treatment at the scene. As of Wednesday, no charges had been filed against Ramos.

“At the time of the accident, we were unaware as to the full extent of any possible injuries to Officer Schulz,” said Shawnee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Frey. “Because of the initial uncertainty, we did not issue a ticket at the scene.”

Frey, one of the investigating officers on the accident, said charges still could be filed, pending the results of an impairment test given to Ramos on scene. Those results are expected within the next two to three months, he said.

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I don't understand. Usually a vehicle turning into the path of an oncoming vehicle (or motorcycle in this case) would have received a ticket for failure to yield the right of way. As for 'impairment', does this mean she may have been driving drunk? All the more reason to ticket her.

I'm glad the officer wasn't badly injured. So many more accidents this summer involving motorcycles than in recent years. There should be some kind of lights or special markings for motorcycles that make them more visible in day hours. Maybe there are and I just don't know. Helmets and protective clothing should be required. My son rides a big Harley in KC, and he wears full gear every time he rides, thank goodness.

I feel sorry for the motorist,. Why is this not treated like a normal motorcycle accident? They were obviously not impaired enough to field test for it. She's getting railroaded. Are they testing the officer for chemicals that take the to three months to test for?

Here's TPD's normal. (For a hit @ run)

1. Talk to victim of hit and run who gives you car make, model, licence number, driver description and vehicle color.
2. Find that car (which they did)
3. Not issue a ticket for the hit & run (Because it is cute woman)
4. Not issue a ticket for lack of insurance (again prob b/c it was a cute woman).
5. Treat you like crap when you complain to the officer about lack of citations.